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Cambodia - Reproductive health at a glance (English)

Abstract

Despite a decade of robust economic growth, Cambodia is still one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia. The country has made progress toward some of its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) including poverty reduction, expansion of primary education... See More +Despite a decade of robust economic growth, Cambodia is still one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia. The country has made progress toward some of its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) including poverty reduction, expansion of primary education and closing the gender gap in education literacy, and wage employment. Yet, twenty six percent of the population still subsists on less than US$1.25 per day. Progress toward fifth MDG is lagging behind despite improved rates of prenatal visits, increased use of trained midwives for delivery, and reduction in total fertility. Limited access to health services including emergency obstetric care remains a barrier to further reduction of maternal mortality. Greater human capital for women will not translate into greater reproductive choice if women lack access to reproductive health services. It is thus important to ensure that health systems provide a basic package of reproductive health services, including family planning.
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